Course
Auto Body Restoration and Repair
Name
AUT-3109C7
Available Classes
Not currently offered.
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
Students interested in restoration of vehicles and repair.
Description
Are you interested in auto body restoration? This course provides knowledge and skills in automobile construction and design; cleaning, removing, and installing parts; cutting materials; metalworking; welding; painting; use of tools; safety procedures, and more. Students will participate in realistic training activities and work on their own projects.
Course Objectives
  1. Upon completion of this class the student will be able to correctly use equipment used in the restoration of vehicles to repair and restore a vehicle.
    Recognize the major technological systems of the automobile
    Explain authentic antique automobile restoration materials, methods, and techniques
    Identify historical automotive research material sources, methods, and techniques necessary to complete and document historically accurate automotive restoration
    Use materials and tools necessary to complete authentic automobile restoration work
    Demonstrate the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to pursue a successful business career in antique automobile restoration
    Recognize the historical role of the automobile in modern society
    Identify related and supporting scientific fields
Outline of Instruction
  1. Understanding elements involved with auto body repair and paint
    Paint and body shop safety (BASIC FIRST AID)
    General hand tools (USE & IDENTIFICATION)
    Power tools (USE & IDENTIFICATION)
    Introduction to welding and cutting
    Metal working
    Body fillers (PLASTIC & FIBERGLASS FILLERS)
    Surface preparation
    Masking for Custom Painting
    Math and Measuring Sketching a design
    Mixing and applying undercoats
    Mixing and applying topcoats
    Refinishing equipment
    Fasteners
Contact Hours
300
CEU's
No
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
Yes
Certification
Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) *Student must obtain certification independently before class end.
Website URL
https://www.i-car.com/s/
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
Students will be responsible for basic hand tools to support the vehicle project student is working on: Body pack hammer Body dolly DA Sander Angle die grinder with grinder disk Air Blowgun ¼” drive socket set-standard and/or metric 3/8” drive socket set-standard and/or metric combination wrench set-standard 7/16-9/16 combination wrench set-metric 6mm-16mm Screw driver-common, phillips, torx Ball peen hammer
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Students are not allowed to use any tools or equipment unless they are properly trained. Students are not allowed to use equipment unless given permission and supervised by the instructor (i.e.-frame machine, welding equipment, etc.). Students are only allowed to work on one car at a time in the shop.
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 90% or above
  2. Participation
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
Intended Audience
Students interested in restoration of vehicles and repair.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Auto Restoration and Repair
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
Auto Body Technician
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
  • Auto Restoration or Repair
Related Courses
  • AHS Auto Tech I - AHS-AUTE1
Course Contact Information
Justina Barreiro
jmbarreiro@waketech.edu
919-819-0203